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Pictures with Santa

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

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Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Lobby

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Program Type: Holidays

Event Details:

Join us for holiday crafts, hot chocolate, and of course, Santa.

Sensory Santa

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Program Type: Holidays

Event Details:

Join us for a free sensory-friendly Pictures with Santa event, designed specifically for children with sensory-processing disorders.

Kenneth Jackson playing guitar for a fan.

Soulful Holiday Classics with Kenneth Jackson: A Holiday Concert at the Orange Mound Library

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room A & B (OM) at Orange Mound Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library

Room: Meeting Room A & B (OM)

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Holidays, Music, Neighborhood Events

Event Details:

Enjoy the soulful music of Kenneth Jackson as he returns to usher in the 2025 holiday season in Orange Mound. A very special holiday treat!

Holiday Wonderland at the Chocolate Factory

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room A, B, & C (ESB) at East Shelby Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

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Library Branch: East Shelby Library

Room: Meeting Room A, B, & C (ESB)

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, Holidays, Movies, STEAM stem, Story Times

Event Details:

Get festive this holiday season by joining us for East Shelby Library's Holiday Wonderland at the Chocolate Factory!

Activities for all ages will be available throughout the library branch:

South Jingle Jam and Santa for Seniors

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Floor at South Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors

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Library Branch: South Library

Room: Main Floor

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Holidays, Music

Event Details:

Come join us for great music with guitarist and vocalist Kenneth Jackson courtesy of Creative Aging and then enjoy a Hot Cocoa Bar as we enter part two of the program - Santa for Seniors!

Noon Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Lobby

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays

Event Details:

Come join us in the main lobby for a children's New Year's Eve celebration!

We'll make a craft and dance. We'll finish with a Noon Year's countdown, complete with confetti cannons!

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MPL Repair Cafe - Spring

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

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Adults

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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Neighborhood Events, Sewing, Needlework, etc.

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Don't Throw it Out, Fix it!

MPL Repair Cafe - Summer

Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

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Adults

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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Neighborhood Events, Sewing, Needlework, etc.

Event Details:

Don't Throw it Out, Fix it!

MPL Repair Cafe - Fall

Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

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Adults

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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Neighborhood Events, Sewing, Needlework, etc.

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Don't Throw it Out, Fix it!

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1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Randolph Readers Book Club 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Randolph Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Randolph Library Room: Meeting Room (RAN) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us to for a lively discussion on our book of the month! Special Notes Photograph Notice This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.
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3 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group Bookish Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Officer Geoffrey Redd Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Room: Meeting Room (OGR) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: A book club for anyone who gets their book recommendations online - Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, wherever. Join local Memphis Bookish Creators as we talk about what makes a great Bookish book, our faves and our DNFs! This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Quietly Connecting: Silent Book Club & Silent Disco 📖🪩 3:00pm–6:00pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Cossitt Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Open Library Branch: Cossitt Library Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Book Clubs, Music Registration Required Event Details: Free and open to all adults (18+). Headphones and light refreshments provided. Registration is encouraged and will be given priority, but door entry is welcome as space allows! Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation. Photograph Notice This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.
4 pm	This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group After School Program @ Hollywood 4:00pm–5:30pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Hollywood Library This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Foyer Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games Event Details: Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation. Photograph Notice This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.	This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group After School Program @ Hollywood 4:00pm–5:30pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Hollywood Library This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Foyer Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games Event Details: Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation. Photograph Notice This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.	This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group After School Program @ Hollywood 4:00pm–5:30pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Hollywood Library This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Foyer Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games Event Details: Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation. Photograph Notice This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.	This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group After School Program @ Hollywood 4:00pm–5:30pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Hollywood Library This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Foyer Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games Event Details: Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation. Photograph Notice This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.	This event is in the "Teens" group CTRL + Teen 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Hollywood Library This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games Event Details: Create, chill, and take control of the way you end your week. Every Friday, join us at Hollywood for hands-on projects, games, special guests, and a place to just be yourself. No pressure. Just a vibe. 💫 Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation. Photograph Notice This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.
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6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Central Readers Club 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: L-56 Training Room Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: One of the longest running book clubs in the MPL system, the Central Readers Club meets regularly on the 2nd Monday evening of each month.

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